Tony Butler (Big Country) tone

[themacinator]

I've always been mesmerized by the amazing tone he gets.

Tony Butler bass tone

[bassist4dalord]

You mean they have songs other than their eponymous hit??

[themacinator]

Yep

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by bassist4dalord

You mean they have songs other than their eponymous hit??

the album the crossing should have been a classic. there isn't a bad song on it. for some reason, they never quite connected after that, but they put out really good stuff for quite a while.

[themacinator]

I just did that monster bass tone. Wish I knew how he did it.

[Red Four]

I agree, Butler's playing, especially on the early records, was outstanding. I marvel at the tone and composition of his part on "Wonderland", one of my fave songs ever. Their second album 'Steeltown' has an even more upfront bass tone, with a very unusual, dense, dark sound to it. "Where the Rose is Sown" kills me.

I've never tried to break down his sound, but it intrigues me too. Trebly, picky, chorusy, reverby, and a distinctive playing technique. Simply wonderful stuff.

[Red Four]

macinator, just realized the link you posted is for a cover version of the tune - not Big Country. A well-done cover, though. Here's a link to the original tune: YouTube - East of Eden, Extended mix, Big Country.

[themacinator]

Yeah redplanet you're right. Good catch. I fixed it and I agree with all you said. I wish I knew how he got that tone.

[woodyng]

i also liked his bass playing on some of pete townsend's solo albums. they (big country) kind of tanked in america when one of their members said some pretty derogatory things about american rock bands.